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Software Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Bamako and Dakar: Average gross pay is 23% higher in Dakar. Cost of living is 32% cheaper in Bamako. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Bamako is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 9.3/10 compared to 9.1/10.

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Bamako
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Dakar

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$6,500/yr
$8,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$2,500
$3,500
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$5,000
$6,500
Senior Developer Pay
$9,000
$11,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$13,000
$16,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$150
$200
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$90
$120
Groceries (Monthly)
$58
$75
Public Transport Pass
$4
$6
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$38
$50
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$248/mo
CHEAPER
$363/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
18%
30%
Social Security Deduction
0%
0%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$304/mo
$352/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
9.3
MORE AFFORDABLE
9.1
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$56/mo
$0/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~179 months
~999 months
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